Poirier’s opponent for the fight, Diaz, also withdrew from the card
after refusing to take on a replacement. It is the 24th change to a
UFC co-main or main event this year, with a number of high-profile
events still to come.

Poirier posted a statement on Twitter regarding his withdrawal from
UFC 230 mentioning he’ll be going to a specialist in regards to his
injury, which remains unspecified, and thanked his fans.

“Small setbacks happen.. I’m flying out to LA next week to get a
second opinion on my injury and I’ll have an idea of when I can
return to compete, I can’t wait to get back in the Octagon!! Thank
you all for the support ”